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Melissa RossMarch 14, 2016

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Drawing a direct line between the popularity of GOP frontrunner Donald Trump and the rise of Nazism in Germany, UNF professor Parvez Ahmed in a talk radio interview with WJCT pointed out that all the factors in a country that make genocide possible are now present in today’s United States. He spoke strongly against the […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMarch 11, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott kicks off his “Million Billion Jobs” victory tour Monday. The self-proclaimed jobs governor is visiting five cities celebrating creating more than 1 million jobs in five years and $1 billion in tax cuts for Florida families over the past two years. “The debate in Florida is now about how we can create […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 9, 2016

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A bill establishing exceptions for space and seating requirements for liquor licenses for restaurants in Riverside/Avondale commercial character zone, passed the state Senate Wednesday. It had previously passed the House 102-1, sponsored by Reggie Fullwood, instead of Jay Fant, the area’s representative. The goal of the bill is to provide allowances for space and seating requirements in a […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 8, 2016

The Florida Senate briefly discussed the Discretionary Sales Surtax bill (SB 1652) on second reading Tuesday ahead of a vote that would allow Jacksonville to impose a pension tax via referendum if the bill passes. The bill, if approved, would allow a referendum in Duval County this year regarding extending until 2060 the half-cent Better […]

Scott PowersMarch 8, 2016

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Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton will campaign for her mother Hillary Clinton at six stops in five Florida cities late this week, the Clinton campaign announced Tuesday. The younger Clinton, now 36, who works for the family’s Clinton Foundation and Clinton Global Initiative, will begin with an appearance Thursday billed as an early childhood education […]

Melissa RossMarch 7, 2016

Activists fighting the decades-long struggle for LGBT equality in America have long been skilled at the long game. From the 1969 Stonewall riots to the 2015 nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage, this is a patient movement, one that has nudged the culture inexorably over a half-century toward greater acceptance and inclusion. To that end, the Jacksonville Coalition for Equality […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 6, 2016

The open secret of which Jacksonville City Council job creation package is “Project Revere” has been answered: It’s an addition of FIS jobs, related to the company’s acquisition of Sungard. Gov. Rick Scott is scheduled to appear at the former Sungard offices on the Southbank Monday morning. Expect Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and Council President Greg Anderson […]

Steve SchaleMarch 3, 2016

For the first time in a while, the Florida Democratic Primary will mean something. For Bernie Sanders, it is a chance to prove he can win a big diverse state. For Hillary Clinton, it is a chance to solidify her position as the party’s standard-bearer. And unless something dramatic changes, Clinton will win Florida and firmly […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 26, 2016

Jacksonville Republicans who want to meet Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera, a current U.S. Senate candidate, Monday night are in luck. Lopez-Cantera will have a “Grassroots meet and greet” on Monday evening on the Southside of Jacksonville. It will be a chance to “enjoy the company of fellow activists and neighbors in a unique opportunity to meet […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 26, 2016

Marco Rubio‘s Jacksonville campaign headquarters will have a kickoff event on March 3 at 7:00 p.m. The event is at the Rubio HQ at 3428 Beach Blvd. Marco’s brother Mario will be the special guest. As well, we are hearing from reliable sources that Rubio plans a campaign rally in Jacksonville the next afternoon. By […]

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UNF professor on Donald Trump: “This is what modern fascism looks like”

Rick Scott to launch jobs creation and “tax cut victory” tour

Jax J-1 local bill clears Senate, affects Riverside/Avondale liquor-serving restaurants

Jax Pension Tax bill is clear for Senate floor vote

Chelsea Clinton to campaign for Hillary Clinton in five Florida cities

Jax Coalition for Equality keeps up the HRO pressure

Rick Scott to announce Project Revere jobs at FIS in Jax Monday

Steve Schale: Hillary Clinton should easily defeat Bernie Sanders in Florida

Carlos Lopez-Cantera to confab with Jax GOP grassroots Monday

Marco Rubio campaign Jax HQ “kickoff event” Thursday, rally on Friday?